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14 July 2021

What's behind high global beef prices?

Many countries around the world are currently experiencing high prices for cattle or beef. Let’s look at the situation in more detail.

14 July 2021

Cattle prices cool as weather heats up

The GB all prime average settled 4.0p lower at 394.0p/kg in the week ending 29 May

14 July 2021

Argentina’s beef export ban

In mid-May, Argentina’s president imposed a 30-day ban on beef exports

14 July 2021

GB cattle population smaller at 1 April

The number of cattle on the ground in GB declined again in April, according to the latest population data from the BCMS

27 May 2021

Shoppers flocked from chicken to lamb for Easter 2021 as red meat sales soared

Traditional roast lamb was once again the flavour of Easter this year

14 July 2021

GB prime cattle prices slip again

In the week ending 22 May, the GB all-prime average fell 4.7p from the week before to average 398.0p/kg.

30 January 2024

Global weather continues to drive grain markets: Feed market report

Throughout the month of May, domestic prices were very reactive to global affairs, with weather being the main driver of global markets.

13 March 2024

March beef trade lower on the year

The latest UK trade data from HMRC shows that beef shipments during March remained lower in both directions year-on-year.

14 July 2021

Irish beef exports to GB drops back in 2021

During March, Irish cattle slaughter (incl. cows and calves) dropped back by 6.1% on the same month last year, according to according to Central Statistics Office data. Overall, Q1 Irish cattle slaughter fell by 13.6% year on year to total 434,100 head.

14 July 2021

Cattle prices moderate, but remain high

Deadweight cattle prices eased a little in the week ended 15 May, but remain at unusually high levels as the market for beef continues to be firm.

14 July 2021

Beef production higher for April year on year

Beef production in the UK was 2.7% higher in April 2021 compared to year earlier levels, according to Defra figures.

16 October 2023

GB cattle prices slip

Following nearly three months of week-on-week growth, GB cattle prices slipped in the week ending 8 May